Back in the biblical day, idols referred to large golden statues like a bull or calf or other gods like buddhas that people worshipped, instead of the one true God. That part of scripture doesn’t really apply to us now, right? In our modern day, it is easy for us believers to think,” I don’t have idols and there is nothing I worship besides Jesus.” We try and be good Christians, go to church most Sundays and well, do good.

The holy spirit spoke to me as I was reading about idols in Deuteronomy 5:8-10. He began to show me that idols might look different now but are just as destructive. Our sweet talking idols come across harmless. Our addictions to social media and television. Money, shopping, relationships and even our desires can very easily become idols in our life. It is important to recognize that idols can be “good” things that we’ve made “ultimate” things. What is an idol? Anything that consumes us. Anything we look to for greater fulfillment than God. Anything that takes the rightful place of God at the center of our lives.

You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth below. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God.” Deut. 5:8-10

So how can we recognize these idols, and get rid of them? Glad you asked! Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any idols of your heart, and be sensitive to the Spirit as you read His word. As the Spirit reveals things, acknowledge them before God (confession) and surrender everything to Jesus (repentance).

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You and I must be aware that our idols today can rear their heads in various forms. Idols of the heart can also be pride, lust, dishonesty, doubt. Let us be sensitive and mindful, keeping our lives free and our hearts clean of those sweet talking idols.

There is nothing more important than knowing, loving, and seeking to glorify our Creator. This news should free you to know that your status in this world–does not matter. Your sole goal is to glorify God and to be obedient to Him; so if you’ve done that … then you can rest in the fact that you’ve accomplished your purpose for the day.

Welcome to Lens of Faith! My passion is to speak, to write, to encourage as I allow the Holy Spirit to lead. My prayer is for you to fulfill your God given passion, potential, and purpose. It's my honor to journey together.
hugs, Leah

“Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1 ♥